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Dante Bichette consoles his son Dante Bichette Jr after the Southeast team from Florida lost to the West during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2.

Dante Bichette consoles his son Dante Bichette Jr after the Southeast team from Florida lost to the West during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2.

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A dejected Lee Dunnam #4 of the Southeast looks down after losing to the West during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

A dejected Lee Dunnam #4 of the Southeast looks down after losing to the West during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

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Pitcher Dante Bichette, Jr. #19 and Mike Tomlinson #15 of the Southeast look dejected against the West during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Pitcher Dante Bichette, Jr. #19 and Mike Tomlinson #15 of the Southeast look dejected against the West during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

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Kalen Pimentel #23 of the West looks on against the Southeast during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Kalen Pimentel #23 of the West looks on against the Southeast during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

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Kalen Pimentel #23 of the West looks on against the Southeast during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Kalen Pimentel #23 of the West looks on against the Southeast during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

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Daniel Gibney #17 of the West catches a fly ball against the Southeast during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Daniel Gibney #17 of the West catches a fly ball against the Southeast during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

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Pitcher Dante Bichette, Jr. #19 of the Southeast prepares to bat against the West during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Pitcher Dante Bichette, Jr. #19 of the Southeast prepares to bat against the West during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

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Pitcher Dante Bichette, Jr. #19 of the Southeast looks on against the West during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Pitcher Dante Bichette, Jr. #19 of the Southeast looks on against the West during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

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Johnny Dee #3 and Royce Copeland #25 of the West congratulate each other against the Southeast during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Johnny Dee #3 and Royce Copeland #25 of the West congratulate each other against the Southeast during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

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Pitcher Dante Bichette, Jr. #19 of the Southeast gestures during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series against the West on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Pitcher Dante Bichette, Jr. #19 of the Southeast gestures during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series against the West on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

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Danny Vivier #4 of the West makes a throw against the Southeast during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Danny Vivier #4 of the West makes a throw against the Southeast during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

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Pitcher Chris Fischer #17 of Canada throws against Asia during the International Semifinals of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Japan defeated Canada 11-0.

Pitcher Chris Fischer #17 of Canada throws against Asia during the International Semifinals of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Japan defeated Canada 11-0.

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Pitcher Chris Fischer #17 of Canada throws against Asia during the International Semifinals of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Japan defeated Canada 11-0.

Pitcher Chris Fischer #17 of Canada throws against Asia during the International Semifinals of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Japan defeated Canada 11-0.

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Players from Asia share a laugh during the International Semifinals of the Little League World Series against Canada on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Japan defeated Canada 11-0.

Players from Asia share a laugh during the International Semifinals of the Little League World Series against Canada on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Japan defeated Canada 11-0.

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Johnny Dee #3 of the West catches a fly ball against the Southeast during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Johnny Dee #3 of the West catches a fly ball against the Southeast during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Dante Bichette consoles his son Dante Bichette Jr after the Southeast... News PhotoBaseball - Sport,Baseball Team,Consoling,Dante Bichette Jr.,Florida - US State,Geographical Locations,Howard J. Lamade Stadium,Little League,Little League World Series,Lost,Pennsylvania,People,Small,Son,South Williamsport,Sport,Sports League,Sports Team,Stadium,USA,Waist UpPhotographer ElsaCollection: Getty Images Sport 2005 Getty ImagesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA - AUGUST 24: Dante Bichette consoles his son Dante Bichette Jr after the Southeast team from Florida lost to the West during the United States Semifinal of the Little League World Series on August 24, 2005 at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The West team from Vista, California defeated the Southeast team from Maitland, Florida 6-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)